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• Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of creosote. The majority of the problems fireplace owners experience are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood. • Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate the water instead of heating your home, and • Evaporating moisture cools your chimney, accelerating formation of creosote. • Split to 6 in. (152 mm) or less • Air dry to a moisture content of around 20% - Soft wood - about nine months - Hard wood - about eighteen months NOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on drying conditions. Storing Wood Steps to ensure properly seasoned wood: • Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around and through woodpile. • Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air circulation underneath. • Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter should be split. • Wood (whole or split) should be stacked so both ends of each peice are exposed to air. More drying occurs through the cut ends than the sides. • Store wood under cover to prevent water absorbtion from rain or snow. Avoid covering the sides and ends completely. WARNING! Fire Risk! DO NOT store wood: • In front of the fireplace. • In space required for loading or ash removal. Processed Solid Fuel Firelogs Manufactured firelogs may be used with this fireplace. Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. recommends the use of UL Classified processed fuel firelogs. Follow the manufacturer’s lighting and safety instructions. Using firelogs may require more frequent chimney inspection and cleaning. Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning. Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for the application in manufactured fireplaces and refer to fi relog warnings and caution markings on packaging prior to use. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 11 3 Maintainance and Service Figure 3.1 Chimney & Termination Cap Cleaning A. Disposal of Ashes Frequency: When they reach bottom of grate By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers. • Place ashes in a metal container with a tight-fi tting lid. • The closed container should be placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal. • If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled B. Chimney Inspection/Cleaning Frequency: At least twice a year during heating season or as recommended by a certifi ed chimney sweep By: Certifi ed chimney sweep WARNING! Risk of Fire! Ignited creosote is extremely HOT. Prevent creosote buildup. Refer to Figure 3.1 to remove/reinstall termination caps. Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re. WARNING! Risk of Fire! A chimney fi re can permanently damage your chimney system and nearby structures. In the event of a chimney fi re, Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. recommends • replacement of the chimney, and • inspection of the adjacent structure to the provisions of NFPA Level III inspection criteria. The chimney shall be inspected at least twice a year during the heating season to determine when a creosote buildup has occurred. When creosote has accumulated it shall be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re. Heat & Glo • EM-415, EM-485 • 33056 • Rev W • 10/08 Chimney Remove 4 screws and lift top pan off. Cap Slip Section ST375 Square Termination Cap Cap Remove screws, lift top cover. Top Cover TR344/TR342 Round Termination Cap Chase Cap 1. Remove the 4 screws. 2. Remove the screen. 3. Remove the baffle. TS345/TS345P Square Termination Caps TCT375 Terra Cotta Termination Cap Remove 2 screws from the front and back and lift the top off. .. C. Check Firebox Refractory Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner WARNING! Risk of Fire! Inspect fi replace refractory. Crumbling, deteriorated refractory can allow overheating of surrounding materials. Expansion and contraction will cause minor cracking of the refractory. This is normal. The refractory will require periodic replacement depending on use. The panels should be replaced if • Cracks exceed . inch (6 mm) in width, • Metal is exposed behind the refractory, • Large pieces of refractory fall out. D. Inspect Grate Frequency: After each ash removal By: Homeowner Inspect grate for: • Warping or sagging 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) or more • Broken welds • Burn-through of grate bars For safe operation, replace only with an approved grate from Hearth & Homes Technologies Inc. E. Glass Cleaning Frequency: As desired By: Homeowner CAUTION! Handle glass assembly with care. Glass is breakable. • Avoid striking, scratching or slammin...

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